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Dai, Chih-Pu; Ke, Fengfeng; Pan, Yanjun – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2022
Narrative as a game design feature constantly yields mixed results for learning in the literature. The purpose of this exploratory mixed-methods case study was to examine design heuristics and implications governing the role of narratives in a digital game-based learning (DGBL) environment for math problem solving. We collected data via…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Word Problems (Mathematics), Video Games, Game Based Learning
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Agbo, Friday Joseph; Oyelere, Solomon Sunday; Suhonen, Jarkko; Tukiainen, Markku – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2023
Computational thinking (CT) has become an essential skill nowadays. For young students, CT competency is required to prepare them for future jobs. This competency can facilitate students' understanding of programming knowledge which has been a challenge for many novices pursuing a computer science degree. This study focuses on designing and…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Game Based Learning, Computation, Thinking Skills
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Chang, Chiung-Sui; Chung, Chih-Hung; Chang, Julio Areck – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2020
Gaming is a part of today's society, especially for younger generations. Therefore, game-based approaches are unsurprisingly used for learning achievement. In this study, a game-based learning courseware was implemented using a problem-based strategy. For this purpose, a game known as 'Programmer Adventure Land' was designed and developed. A group…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Game Based Learning, Computer Science Education, Programming
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Chen, Ching-Huei; Shih, Chun-Chao; Law, Victor – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2020
Digital game-based learning (DGBL) is known to be widely used for improving learning in various fields. Among the elements of DGBL, competition has been very controversial. This meta-analysis, which included 25 articles written between 2008 and 2019, revealed that DGBL has produced improvements for learning outcomes with an overall effect size of…
Descriptors: Competition, Video Games, Computer Games, Game Based Learning